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Shopping for gifts for my kids during the holidays grows increasingly more difficult – and expensive – as my kids get older. I find myself wanting to limit the clutter, the screens and the noise that comes into my home. Not to mention stick to our budget as closely as possible. I have found the perfect, unique gift idea that checks all the boxes. It’s a quiet activity that fosters creativity, can be done together or independently, includes several educational benefits, will boost your child’s confidence and comes in at under $20. It’s CreArt – paint by number kits for kids!
What’s included
CreArt’s paint by number kits for kids all come with a painting board and frame, guide sheet, paint palette, paint pots and a brush. All the paints are odorless acrylic paints and the caps are resealable. I also really like that each of the paint pots are separate vs. being attached to one another. The individuality of the paints seemed to encourage my kids to use one color at a time as they painted. Adding each paint pot to the palette is a must – this helps keep the paint from spilling.
The guide sheet is important, because as your child paints over the painting board, they may cover up some of the other numbers. It’s helpful to refer back to the guide sheet when this occurs.
Perfect for ages 7+
These paint by number kits are recommended for kids ages 7 and up. CreArt recommends certain kits for ages 9 and up. At age 10, my oldest was able to do this activity entirely independently and follow all the directions himself. He’s already added several more of these CreArt kits to his Christmas list. My middle kiddo is 6 and a half. He was able to do his painting with a little bit of parental help. It was a great opportunity for us to sit down and do it together. When he lost interest and moved onto another activity, I actually did some of it myself. Even though these are paint by number kits for kids, I found them a lot of fun and relaxing too! CreArt also has kits for adults, so I’m thinking about getting one for myself.
Fostering creativity
One of the things I really like about these CreArt kits is that they make it really easy to encourage creativity and confidence in kids. The kids are getting paint time, identifying colors, practicing brush control and learning how the different colors create light and shadows on the canvas. The boys couldn’t stop talking about how great their finished paintings looked. These kits make it so easy for kids to create artwork that they’re really proud of, no matter their skill level and painting experience.
Educational benefits
Painting by number also has several educational benefits. While the kids are having fun being creative, they’re also practicing their number recognition and improving hand-eye coordination. They’re also tackling cognitive skills, such as problem-solving and spatial awareness. I also like that this is more of a child-led activity. The boys could do this independently, at their own pace and seek help when they needed it.
If you have a child who thrives on movement, CreArt’s paint by number kits for kids are the perfect thing for them. Simply have the child close the paint cap so the paint doesn’t dry out. They can return to their painting as many times as they want. I had one child who did his painting quickly, choosing to sit for a while and do as much as possible at a time. My other child opted to paint a few spots, leave for a bit, and then return to paint some more. I really like that this is an activity that suits both kids’ preferences.
Tip: Not only are CreArt’s paint by number kits a really good gift idea, but the finished product is giftable too! What better gift for grandparents than to receive a beautiful painted masterpiece!
A great relaxing, indoor activity
Art time for kids is generally great for making them feel more relaxed and less stressed. Painting, especially, because you get the rhythmic back and forth movement of the brush and the quietness that comes with being focused on the activity. We like to put on a little music and our whole house feels more calm while they’re painting.
Tip: Keep a CreArt paint by number kit stashed for a rainy or really cold winter day! It’s the perfect thing to bring out when the kids complain of boredom
Here’s our finished projects!
CreArt’s paint by number kits for kids are the perfect, unique gift idea for creative kids this holiday season!
This post is sponsored by Ravensburger.
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